Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Odor from the Heater and A/C Unit

Possible Concerns

  Note The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C or lower. ...

Odor from Evaporator or Heat Exchanger?

  Fishy smell –  From leak at cooling system of engine or of A/C system heater core.   Note ...

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SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism and an anti-theft alarm . Function Action Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanis ...

Description and function of the airbags
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The airbags can protect vehicle occupants during frontal and side collisions by reducing their movement in the direction of the collision. When an airbag is triggered, it is inflated by a gas generator. This causes the ...

Cleaning the engine compartment
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